The average train between Cologne and Sunderland takes 10h 52m and the fastest train takes 8h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Sunderland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:39 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 10h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Sunderland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Sunderland station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
Cologne to Sunderland train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Sunderland train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Cologne to Sunderland train tickets online with Eurostar, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cologne and Sunderland is 711.3 km. The road distance is 1,040 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Sunderland via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 8h 35m.